I had staples. I think there was about 3 that hurt when they were removed. The nurse said they had hurt because she thinks they were put in a bit funny ( i think she said something along the lines of them being almost sideways?)
I had a trainee nurse remove mine, I was pretty scared about it too. You can hardly notice my scar, even DH has to go looking for it.
Not sure what will happen this time though? Will be a question to add to the list

Nic